Gathered garden these maple leaves hold a

these maple leaves hold a memory of late autumn near the coast

it honors the quiet wisdom carried deep within the woods

You'll leave with finished

embellished with watercolor and gold pen

I found this tree in Salida and recognized it immediately

Gathered garden these maple leaves hold a10x10" Original cyanotype embellished with watercolor and gold pen (professionally framed to 16x16" black and gold frame) Inspired by Russian sage, Quiet Restoration reflects calm, resilience, and gentle renewal. Created using cyanotype and layered with watercolor, collage, and subtle gold embellishments, this piece honors healing that unfolds slowly, reminding us that restoration often happens in quiet ways.